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This is an audio version of an essay on my substack, Process This. The essay explores how digital platforms have transformed human experience into a new form of colonialism. It discusses the historical evolution of the internet from a decentralized space to one controlled by tech giants, and highlights the data extraction, surveillance, and algorithmic… Read more about The New Colonialism: Power, Data, and the Transformation of Human Experience
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In this episode, Tripp & Bo dive deep into the concept of digital colonialism and how tech giants are reshaping human interaction and power dynamics. They explore how data is extracted, processed, and monetized, creating a new colonial class and transforming social relations. Through a critical lens, they discuss the implications for individual autonomy, the… Read more about The Tech Takeover: Reimagining Connection in a Digital World
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In this episode, Dr. Jeffrey Pugh and Dr. Diana Rayson have an intimate conversation on the theology and ethics of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Discover Dr. Rayson’s journey from climate change activism to Bonhoeffer studies and her unique insight into applying Bonhoeffer’s theology to contemporary issues like eco-theology and eco-ethics. Delve into Bonhoeffer’s radical ideas, his focus… Read more about Faith in Action: The Ethical Journey Through Bonhoeffer’s Lens with Dianne Rayson
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In this episode, I am joined by philosopher, filmmaker, and longtime friend Dr. Jeremy Fackenthal as we dive into the intricate philosophy of Walter Benjamin. We explore memory, history, suffering, and the weak messianic power that empowers us to redeem the past through remembrance. We also touch on the implications of Benjamin’s thought for understanding… Read more about Jeremy Fackenthal: History & the Messianic in Walter Benjamin
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Matthew Segall to explore the ‘meaning crisis’ in Western culture. The conversation covers historical forces and cultural transformations, responses to the crisis, the return of religious interest, and the insights of the process-relational framework. We touch on issues such as the role of the market, individualism, disenchantment,… Read more about Matthew Segall: the Meaning Crisis in Process
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In this episode, Dr. Ryan Burge returns with some new graphs about religion and entertaining asides. We end up exploring a multitude of topics, from interpreting statistical data on religious trust and the rise of non-denominationalism, to delving into the complexities of the meaning crisis. This episode is filled with personal anecdotes, philosophical musings, and… Read more about Ryan Burge: Trust, Religion, & a Functioning Democracy
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On this episode of the Theology Nerd Throwdown, Tripp & Bo dive into a vibrant discussion on the evolving cultural and political landscape. Bo shares his experiences and insights after moving to Idaho, reflecting on conservative backlash and modern conservatism. The duo explores the complexities of liberalism’s critics, the fragmentation of society, and the role… Read more about The (Never-Ending) Crisis Edition
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How does one read the signs of the times? What does it mean to resist? How do we engage faithfully in the struggle? Dietrich Bonhoeffer has achieved iconic status as one who epitomizes what it means to struggle and resist tyranny and fascism and how one acts in faithful witness as a religious and political… Read more about Victoria Barnett: Dietrich Bonhoeffer & Our Times
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In this conversation, Tripp & Jeff are joined by Dr. Reggie Williams to delve into the transformative journey of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Williams shares Bonhoeffer’s origin story as a theologian and his profound engagement with the black church and Harlem Renaissance. They explore Bonhoeffer’s initial philosophical and theological perspectives, his experiences in New York, and the… Read more about Beyond Ethnocentrism: The Impact of Harlem on Bonhoeffer’s Theology with Reggie Williams
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This episode gives you a taste of what happens on the Theology Nerd stage at Theology Beer Camp. These super-nerdy breakout sessions are based on suggestions from the Homebrewed Community. This session was designed to explore the connections and contrasts between Ground of Being theology and Process theology. Benjamin Chicka, John Thatamanil, Thomas Jay Oord,… Read more about The Ground of Being & the Becoming of God or Tillich & Process
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We just lost John Cobb months before his 100th birthday. In this episode, Philip Clayton joins me for a conversation to celebrate his life and thought. My relationship with John started as the author of a book that changed my life (God & the World). Then, I got to take a summer school class with… Read more about Celebrating the Life & Thought of John Cobb
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In this episode, I am joined by theologian and ethicist Dr. Joerg Rieger. In the conversation, we explore critiques of religion in the public square, its global influence on right-wing populism, and its decline as an institution amidst growing discontent with modern life. Joerg argues that while religion remains significant, the type of religion is… Read more about Joerg Rieger: Why Religion Matters Now
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My friend and philosopher, Dr. Andrew Davis, is back on the podcast to bring us a stellar introduction to Alfred North Whitehead’s Process philosophy. “Process philosophy” is wider than the work of Alfred North Whitehead (1861–1947), but the depth and dynamism of his “philosophy of organism” have made him the defining figure of the modern… Read more about Whitehead’s Universe: a Guide to Thinking Process
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In this episode, I team up with our producer, Josh Gilbert, for an experimental format inspired by our podcast planning sessions, where Josh often brings up intriguing questions he’s gathered while editing. Together, we explore how our initial infatuation with ideas can grow into a deeper understanding and mastery and how our personal biases inevitably… Read more about A Tripp-y Tutorial: The Romance of Learning & Tripp’s Elevator Pitch for Philosophy
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In this episode, Grace Ji-Sun Kim discusses her provocative new book, When God Became White. We delve into challenging topics like the implications of a colonialist legacy on the church, the intersections of race, gender, and religion, and how historical missions have shaped perceptions. We also discuss the representation of Jesus in church life, syncretism… Read more about Grace Ji-Sun Kim: When God Became White
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In this episode, Dr. David Congdon joins me to discuss Rudolf Bultmann and his Advent preaching. He is infamous for his “demythologizing” approach to scripture, which seeks to uncover the true meaning behind the biblical narratives. Bultmann’s Advent sermons strip away sentimentalism, presenting the Incarnation as a call to authentic existence. We’ll consider how his… Read more about David Congdon: Demythologizing Advent
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In this episode, we explore the profound theological struggle of Dietrich Bonhoeffer from prison. The discussion delves into Bonhoeffer’s critiques of traditional religious constructs and his vision of ‘religionless Christianity.’ We trace his time of imprisonment and eventual execution by the Nazis. In his letters from prison, Bonhoeffer wrestles with Christianity’s relationship to the modern… Read more about The Unfinished Hero: Bonhoeffer’s Prison Vision of Religionless Christianity
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Bo wants to talk about the incarnation and God’s love of flesh. Tripp wants street tacos. This Advent season, join us for a unique four-week online class that dives deep into the Advent and Christmas sermons of some of the 20th century’s most provocative theologians: Karl Barth, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Paul Tillich, and Rudolf Bultmann. Known… Read more about In-Carnitas: Have Yourself a Street Taco Christmas
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In this episode, I am joined by Dr. John Thatamanil to discuss how Paul Tillich’s theology understands God’s relationship to history and incarnation. We discuss his Christian existentialism, the contrast between Chronos and Karios time, and his vision of the divine. Covering topics from Tillich’s understanding of religious socialism to the complexities of conditioned and… Read more about John Thatamanil: Tillich and the Advent of New Being
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In this episode, I am joined by my partner in The Rise of Bonhoeffer, Dr. Jeffrey Pugh, for a profound conversation with theologian, ethicist, and Bonhoeffer scholar Dr. Reggie Williams. The discussion revolves around Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s provocative ethical challenge, particularly drawing from his experience in Harlem. Reggie helps us explore his critique of religion, its… Read more about Reggie Williams: Is this a Bonhoeffer Moment?
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